Georgia Divorce Records
State of Georgia Divorce Record Accessibility
A Georgia divorce record is public record.
Where to Find State Divorce Records
Georgia Department of Health - Vital Records Division
Mailing address: 2600 Skyland Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
Physical address: see above
Phone: (404) 679-4702
Fax: (404) 656-0663
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Required Information: You will need to include the groom's full name, the bride's full name, the date of divorce (month, day, and year), the place of divorce (city and county), and the number of copies requested.
Years Available: N/A
Search Fees: $10
Retrieval Timeframe: N/A
Notes: This office can only provide confirmation that the divorce occurred.
Contained in a divorce record, you will find: any settlements that are due, all child support payment information, a complete distribution of property, all spousal support payment information, the date of the marriage, child custody agreements (if children are involved in the marriage), the full name of the wife, the full name of the husband, and the complete division of debt.
The kinds of divorces that exist are: uncontested divorce, at-fault divorce, summary (or simple) divorce, electronic no-fault divorce, collaborative divorce, and mediated divorce.
Marriage License Requirements
If you are getting a divorce in order to marry again, you will need to obtain a new marriage license. If you need a copy of your old marriage record, you can still order it at the Georgia State Health Department.
The age of consent in Georgia is 18, and you must include a photo ID with your application; no blood test is required when you apply. Both of you will need to be present when filling out the application. To avoid the marriage application fee, you may take the Premarital Education Course (a six-hour class). You can view complete rules for how to apply for a marriage license at
http://www.gaprobate.org/licenses.php.
